H is for Homophone Trivia Quiz

Answer: Horse

H is for horse...a domesticated hoofed animal which people use for riding, racing or pulling a load. There are still some which live in the wild, such as the Brumby, Mustang and Przewalski's horse, native to Australia, America and Europe respectively.

H is for hoarse...a harsh and grating sound when your throat is dry after screaming and shouting. People who cheer on their favourite sports team or sing along to a familiar song can find their voice goes hoarse after too much use.

Answer: Herd

H is for herd...another name for a flock of wild or domestic animals. Some herds are kept for grazing and rearing, such as the domesticated cow and sheep, while others roam the wilds of Africa, such as buffalo and elephant.

H is for heard...a sound which has been perceived by the ear. A popular Motown song made famous in 1966 by Marvin Gaye was "I Heard it Through the Grapevine".

Answer: Hymn

H is for hymn...a type of religious song, normally sung in praise of a god or deity. The most favourite hymns of all time have included "Rock of Ages", "Amazing Grace" and "Abide With Me". I expect you have got your own favourite!

H is for him...the objective form of "he". Uses of the word in a sentence can include "They saw him at the library" or "I will see him tomorrow".

Answer: Hansom

H is for hansom...a two wheeled covered horse drawn carriage with a driver mounted on an elevated seat. English architect Joseph Hansom designed the carriage in 1834, and the word cab is short for cabriolet, a carriage for hire which was designed in France.

H is for handsome...normally used in the masculine form to describe a man with a good looking and attractive appearance. Modern day handsome celebrities have included Brad Pitt, Johnny Depp and Hugh Jackman.

Answer: Hair

H is for hair...which grows on most mammals. Growing from a hair follicle under the skin, each strand is made up from the protein keratin, also the main component in nails. Colour, length and thickness in humans can vary based on genes and general health.

H is for hare...a small rodent-like mammal with long ears. Similar to the rabbit, the hare has longer hind legs, beneficial in gaining faster speeds and leaping. Some hares can run at speeds of up to 45mph.

Answer: Handmade

H is for handmade...an item made by hand and not by machine. This can include knitted items, clothing, jams, honey, food, art and crafts, just to name a few.

H is for handmaid...a female personal maid or servant. "The Handmaid's Tale" was a 1985 book written by Margaret Atwood, and told of a dystopian country where fertile women were used by the upper class for reproductive purposes.

Answer: Heroine

H is for heroine...the female protagonist of a film or story. She is often very brave and remarkable, often idolised and given heroic qualities. Real life heroines have included Helen Keller, Anne Frank and Mother Teresa.

H is for heroin...a highly addictive drug which is obtained from the opium poppy. The drug is absorbed into the blood stream by various methods and an initial feeling of euphoria is felt by the user. Continuous use can lead to death.

Answer: Heart

H is for heart...the main organ in the body which pumps blood to the brain. Not only is it a vital body organ, but it also represents love and romanticism. Feelings of love and devotion can bring harmless palpitations to the heart which sends a pulse to the brain, improving wellbeing and giving the whole body a feeling of utter happiness and joy.

H is for hart...a male deer normally around five years old, more commonly known as a stag deer. Many places in England are named after the location where deer were hunted: Hertfordshire, Hartford, Hart and Hartfield.

Answer: Heal

H is for heal...a process for making the body healthy after a period of ill health or sickness. It may be psychological or physical healing. A broken wound can be healed by treatment and medication. A rift between two friends can be healed by patience and mediation.

H is for heel...the back part of the foot underneath the ankle. The medical name for the heel bone is the calcaneus, and it is attached to the Achilles tendon at the base of the calf muscles. An injury to this area of the body can be very painful. Many people have heard of Achilles' heel, an expression taken from Greek myth which means "a fatal weakness".

Answer: Humorous

H is for humorous...a word which relates to anything funny, comical and amusing. A joke, book, film and play can all be humorous and bring tears of laughter to our eyes.

H is for humerus...the long bone of the upper arm which runs from the elbow to the shoulder. This is not to be confused with the funny bone which is the ulna nerve close to the surface of the elbow. A slight knock of this nerve can cause a strange sensation when it is hit, and quite often makes us want to laugh.